Use of portable elastic scattering spectroscopy may improve skin cancer detection in primary care settings, suggests study
A recent study presented at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2024 found that the identification and treatment of skin cancer may be enhanced in primary care settings by the use of a portable device. The global prevalence of skin cancer is still rising, thus early identification and treatment are essential to reducing related morbidity. There is evidence that primary care doctors (PCPs) struggle to recognize skin lesions that require further testing. Furthermore, access to speciality dermatological care is restricted in many US states.
Skin cancer is a serious public health problem, as it is the most often diagnosed cancer. Using technology to its full potential might help doctors improve early detection. Using visible light and the ability to distinguish between benign and malignant cells through light backscatter from subcellular structures, elastic scattering spectroscopy (ESS) technology is used. To help PCPs more effectively refer patients to dermatologists and support their clinical evaluation of skin lesions of concern, a portable ESS device has been created. This two-part study aimed to verify the performance of a portable ESS device in comparison to the gold standard of dermatopathology, and also to determine whether device accessibility improved PCP identification and management of skin cancer.
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